Gov.-elect Mike Pence defended his proposed 10-percent income tax cut today to a group of business, government and community leaders.

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Gov.-elect Mike Pence defended his proposed 10-percent income tax cut Thursday to a group of business, government and community leaders.

"I believe with all my heart . . . that we can fund our priorities, and we can put more money in the pockets of taxpayers and Hoosier businesses in ways that will create jobs."

The Republican Congressman was a keynote speaker at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Vision 2025 Statewide Summit at the Westin Indianapolis Hotel. His remarks came just a day after key legislative leaders from his same party cast doubt on the fate of his proposed cut. ...